RR and LSG explore multi-player trade involving Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran

Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants are in active negotiations over a multi-player trade that centres on Mohammed Shami and Sam Curran. The two franchises have been engaged in discussions since at least November 6, 2026, and the talks are understood to involve more than a straight one-for-one exchange between the two sides.

Left-arm spinner Manimaran Siddharth, who is 28 years old and represents Tamil Nadu, is understood to be part of the proposed deal moving from LSG to the Royals. Siddharth was acquired by LSG for INR 75 lakh and played nine IPL games for the franchise. In 2024, he claimed nine wickets across those appearances, including a dismissal of Virat Kohli, though no paperwork has been finalised as yet.

The Royals had earlier sought both Shami and Mohsin Khan from LSG as part of separate discussions that involved Yashasvi Jaiswal. LSG did not respond positively to parting with both bowlers, who are key components of their attack. While multiple franchises have expressed interest in Jaiswal, LSG's counter-proposal in those talks did not find acceptance with the Royals, and it remains unclear whether those discussions will progress further.

Why is Sam Curran part of the proposed move to LSG?

Curran arrived at the Royals from Chennai Super Kings as part of an exchange that also saw Sanju Samson move to CSK and Ravindra Jadeja join the Royals. CSK had originally acquired Curran for INR 2.4 crore, and the Royals took him at the same valuation when the trade was completed.

Curran did not feature for the Royals last season, with injury cited as the reason for his absence. His unavailability drew criticism from Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who questioned the all-rounder's absence given that Curran had made county appearances for England during the same period.

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LSG's Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, shares a close working relationship with Curran, having coached him at both the Oval Invincibles and the Desert Vipers. Curran has also been in good form in T20 cricket, which is understood to be a factor in LSG's interest. However, one element complicating the negotiations is that Curran is reportedly seeking a revised fee as part of any move to LSG, a demand that has not yet been resolved.

What is the current status of the Shami and Jaiswal trade angles?

The Royals' interest in Shami forms a central part of the broader multi-player discussions with LSG. Rajasthan had previously asked LSG for Shami alongside Mohsin Khan in exchange for Jaiswal, but LSG declined to include both bowlers in any single deal.

On the Jaiswal front, the Royals are understood to have other options available should they decide to trade the India opener. The franchise is not solely dependent on LSG as a destination, given that several other franchises have registered interest in him. No concrete agreement has been reached on any of the trade discussions involving Jaiswal as of November 13, 2026.

The broader Shami-Curran-Siddharth trade also remains at the discussion stage, with no formal paperwork completed. The exact composition of the final deal, beyond the three names already linked, has not been confirmed by either franchise.